Can Foundation Repair Really Help You Save Money on Your Energy Bills?

The weather in the Philadelphia area has taken a turn toward the cold. The winter started off very mild, but night time temperatures have been below freezing, for the most part, all of January. And, the forecast calls for even colder temperatures to come…

This is the time that the electric companies love…we all have to heat our homes, and the winter temperatures will continue to drop.

A lot of home owners will perform a “winter seal” their windows and doors in an effort to not lose heat. This winterization process is important, but it’s just a small part of the puzzle.

In fact, many home owners in the Delaware, Philly, and NJ areas overlook an area where a huge amount of energy (and money) is lost every winter:

Cracks in the Foundation and Basement

Every fall and winter, those tiny (and not so tiny cracks) suck the heat out of your home, allow cold air in, and can let in some not-so-pleasant visitors (bugs, mold, mildew, dust mites)